cortex
US /ˈkɔːr.teks/
UK /ˈkɔːr.teks/
名詞
1.
皮質, 大脳皮質
the outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded gray matter and playing an important role in consciousness.
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The frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex is involved in planning and decision-making.
大脳皮質の前頭葉は、計画と意思決定に関与しています。
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Damage to the visual cortex can lead to blindness.
視覚皮質の損傷は失明につながる可能性があります。
2.
皮質, 外層
the outer layer of an organ or other body structure, as distinguished from its inner or medullary portion.
例:
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The renal cortex is the outer part of the kidney.
腎皮質は腎臓の外側の部分です。
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The adrenal cortex produces various hormones.
副腎皮質は様々なホルモンを生成します。
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